A variety of the U.S. one-cent coin with the same design of the copper Lincoln cent, the 1943 zinc-coated steel penny is a wartime issue which was struck in steel due to shortages of copper during World War II. These were minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco thus, the mark P, D, and S below the "1943" on the obverse. Cull Roll of 50 - 1943 Steel Pennies P, D & S Mint Marks - All May Be Rusty Or Damaged.